University of Wisconsin President Ray Cross on Tuesday asked the Legislature's budget-writing committee to approve a new public authority for the UW System, a "dedicated and stable funding stream" and to reduce the governor's proposed $300 million budget cut over the next two years.

Shortly after he finished his testimony, a handful of protesters burst into the room shouting, "No cuts, no deals." Followed by four Capitol police officers, the protesters marched past the table where Cross was sitting to give testimony before the Joint Committee on Finance.

If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp. and has to reimburse the company, Koss Chief Executive Michael Koss should also be ordered to personally pay the public company he runs, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

Grant Thornton, Koss Corp.'s former auditor, should also have to pay a portion of any award that may be ordered, Park Bank argued in the latest twist in a long-running court fight stemming from Sachdeva's massive embezzlement.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," the bank said in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss, in this case, those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(3)

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Hey NC that us true though I think they only lost 3 guys but with what 15ppicks this year I'm sure they will fill the very few holes they have.There front 7 is all still there n that O line which is considered one of the best if not the best o line in football is still there.They have also added boldwin to their receiving core.

So jean francois was a starter if so me bad I thought he backed up Justin smirh ur right Justin smith is 1 year older so what every player on gb is 1 year older also n he will have 2 arms this year,so basically they lost only 1 starter from their front 7 like I said therr front 7 on D is still very much intact

Look pb all I'm saying is that with 15 draft picks the niners have a lot of options come draft day in making trades or just picking so that lack of depth u mention on the niners front might b their strength after this draft plays out

Nice try NC Cheese, but Steve wasn't Young anymore when he won with the 9ers. But it was a good one anyway., USFL, Tampa Bay and years watching Montana. Mr. Young also wasn't all that playing in Tampa was he?

If they were playing to tie , a team would be down two scores and down three scores to win unless you can show me how a team can score more than 14 points in two scores (before 2 point conversion) . If there is no score 0-0 , it's considered a tie game at 0-0. If an announcer could add, they'd say the team was down 3 scores to win, this is pretty obvious. Admit you're wrong .

I'll get my older brother to do it. He's a real draft nut; he puts McGinn to shame - and he doesn't use any scouts. He come's down to my place and we watch three solid days of drafting. And, perhaps, drink a few beers. Whatever comes first.